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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > PLANTS > MICROALGAE > DINOFLAGELLATES

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DINOFLAGELLATES  

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  • Dinoflagellates are protists with two flagella, a traverse flagellum typically contained in the cingulum used for motion and a longitudinal flagellum that acts as a rudder. Dinoflagellates are most common in freshwater and can be harmful as 'red tides'.

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  • 2017-03-15 11:13:40.0 [mgenazzi] Definition added insert Definition (id: null text: Dinoflagellates are protists with two flagella, a traverse flagellum typically contained in the cingulum used for motion and a longitudinal flagellum that acts as a rudder. Dinoflagellates are most common in freshwater and can be harmful as 'red tides'. language code: en);

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